Steilacoom and Dupont leaders weigh in on how Pierce County residents should be taxed if a new district is formed by winter 2012.
September is Pet License Amnesty Month in Pierce County. If your pet(s) aren't licensed or need a renewal, make sure you do it before Sept. 30.
Jennifer Kilmer will leave her post as executive director of the Gig Harbor History Museum to become director of the Washington State Historical Society.
A liquor store in Gig Harbor was selected as one of the stores participating in a year-long spirits tasting pilot program, according to the Washington State Liquor Control Board.
Gig Harbor Police recently pulled down more than 100 signs that were posted illegally within city limits. Here's what you need to know before you plan your upcoming yard sale or open house.
The Pierce County Auditor's Office released the first round of results for Tuesday's primary election. Candidates Andrew Morrison and Randy Boss are leading the race for the PenMet Parks Commissioner position.
Ballots are due to the county or need to be postmarked by Aug. 16. Voters who need assistance can vote in person at Gig Harbor City Hall Monday and Tuesday.
A jury awarded $2.2 million to Sue Gorman after she was attacked by two pit bulls in 2007.
Warren Drive NW will be closed for vehicle and pedestrian traffic while Pierce County replaces a broken culvert on Warren Drive NW starting Aug. 28.
The committee trying to oust Assessor-Treasurer Dale Washam filed a total of 5,546 petition pages, containing an estimated 65,495 signatures.
State Department of Health officials warn consumers of possible symptoms after eating contaminated shellfish.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says the increases are expected to generate about $8 million annually.
Due to the continued dry weather, Pierce County is banning all outdoor burning starting today.
Sue Gorman of Gig Harbor is seeking an undetermined sum of money after she was attacked by her neighbor's pit bulls in 2007. Gorman suffered multiple wounds and a neighbor's dog she was caring for was killed in the attack.
Keith Davies wants to rebuild public trust and confidence for the fire department.
Officials recommend immunizations for all and vigilance with ongoing coughs.
In this round, the University Place golf course, home of the 2015 U.S. Open, faces Wolf Creek of Nevada. Fans can vote on Golf Digest's website.
As part of the $12 million in state and federal grants, Tacoma Narrows Airport is one of 26 public airports that will receive funding for maintenance and improvements.
As the current parks commissioner for the City of Gig Harbor, city council candidate Michael Perrow wants to continue supporting the community's parks and recreation.
Incumbent Curtis Hancock hopes to continue serving the community as the commissioner of PenMet Parks.
The City of Gig Harbor is seeking applications for an associate planner position.
What is new in this year's Pierce County election?
The Gig Harbor City Council once again put off a decision on the roadway changes for the Donkey Creek Daylighting project, after Wade Perrow offered an alternative that holds out new hope for achieving more of the original goals of the project.
Randy Boss wants to refocus the park district's priority of developing new parks and recreation opportunities for the community.
See tonight's Gig Harbor City Council meeting agenda here on Patch.
Sober friends will not be able to drive those cited for DUI home, Washington State Patrol officials said.
Fred Meyer — the retailer most closely linked to an effort to increase retail building size limits in west Gig Harbor — told the owner/developer of the proposed Olympic Towne Center it was pulling its letter of intent to anchor the project.
The Preserve Our Parks organization announces its decision to endorse PenMet Parks Commissioner candidate and incumbent Curtis Hancock for the upcoming election.
The Kitsap Sun reports that WSDOT says the toll rates for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge won't be increased until next July because of various glitches in the system.
According to WSDOT, a portion of Good to Go customers were incorrectly charged $4 instead of $2.75.
Pierce County is offering five new language lines are operating to help people with limited English skills contact the Pierce County Aging and Disability Resource Center.
Andrew Morrison hopes to expand youth programs and install off-leash dog parks through the PenMet Parks system.
The Corporations for Communities award recognizes businesses that make a difference.
Online and mail-in options are available through Secretary of State website. There are several key races in both the city of Gig Harbor and throughout Pierce County.
Residents will have a chance to comment on new emergency rules restricting where and how collective marijuana gardens can be grown at a public hearing scheduled for the next city council meeting on July 25.
As city officials and plant workers were celebrating the successful overhaul of Gig Harbor’s wastewater treatment plant last week, they were already preparing for the next — and final — phase of the project.
Three months of work by the bipartisan Districting Committee ended Tuesday with a 3-2 split vote and allegations of Democratic gerrymandering. The changes go into effect for the 2012 County Council election.
Rand Wilhelmsen is seeking reelection as the Peninsula School Board Director, District 3. He wants to provide leadership on financial issues and help get the levy and the bond issue passed.
Raymond Lamoureux hopes to continue serving the Key Peninsula community as the incumbent of Fire District 16, commissioner position 3.